Ever had an eating disorder? Ever struggled with body issues? You're not alone! Today we talk to best-selling author and teacher, Brooke Heberling. Brooke shares her story of how and why she developed insecurities about her body and what her path to recovery entailed. She also breaks down myths surrounding eating disorders and how we can support those that are struggling with them. Besides being an author and advocate, Brooke has been a Freshman English teacher since graduating from Mississippi State University in 2007. Brooke also chronicled her journey in a fictional format in her best-selling novel Protecting Her Peace that debuted number 1 in its category on Amazon and Kindle. Check out her books here: https://a.co/d/aQJZgKs

What makes a cult a cult? Why do people get interested in them in the first place? This week we welcome best-selling author Anke Richter. Anke is the author of the very popular book Cult Trip which comes out for sale in the U.S. on April 6th. Anke talks about how her interest in cults started, some common traits she's observed about cults and their leaders over the years and what hurdles she faced writing her book.

What exactly are parent wounds and how do they impact our lives? This week we welcome back Shoshana Marcus a.k.a Sho to discuss that and other aspects of child psychology. Sho talks about the long-term effects of the parent wound and tips someone can incorporate in their daily lives to better combat phases of low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence.

What role does the nervous system play in correlation with mental health issues? If it's deregulated, is it possible to "hack" it? What do people exactly mean when they say listen to your body?  This week we talk to trauma educator, nervous system coach and host of the Holistic Trauma Healing podcast, Lindsey Lockett. Lindsey explains what role the nervous system plays in our trauma and some tips to maintain regulation of it. She also shares ways your body often communicates with you and why some deregulation is actually a good thing.

Ever had a migraine? This week we chat with migraine specialist Debbie Waidl who is certified by The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Institute for Functional Health Coaching. Debbie shares her background about struggling with chronic migraines for 10 years and what research she did to overcome that and start her own practice. She also talks about the root cause of most migraines and tips you can incorporate in your daily life to better manage migraines.

This week we welcome Nigerian author and mental health advocate, Nnamdi Ogbonna. Nnamdi shares his story of what having depression in Nigeria entailed, how he first started planting the seeds of hope and tips for everyone else on what they can do. He also shares when his love of writing began and how it's helped him cope over the years.

In honor of Black History Month, this week we welcome licensed therapist, writer and mental health advocate Katrina Leggins to talk about mental health awareness in African American culture and families. Katrina talks about what some of the biggest misconceptions are in black families about mental health, the positive changes that have come about post Covid and what we can expect in the future. She also shares some advice for young African Americans that might be struggling with mental health issues and what we all can do, regardless of race or ethnicity, to make a difference.

Struggling to be in relationships because of severe trauma? If so, can that ever change? This week we welcome Jenny Helms-Calvin, therapist, author and founder of the largest mental health therapy practice in Kansas, SOMA Therapy. Jenny talks about what attachment trauma is, how it can impact relationships and what can be done to make it more manageable. She breaks down all the attachment stages, including anxious, avoidant and disorganized. Jenny also shares some of her own grounding techniques to regulate herself when she's feeling stressed.

Are negative thoughts wearing you down? Look no further. This week we chat with Heather Hakes, a mindset coach, host of the popular podcast _Mind Over Matter_ and author of the book _Take The Leap_ . Heather takes us through her background about how and why she came to do what she does today. She also shares simple tips to help you gain a fresh perspective when you're bogged down by negativity.

What is gender affirming care? Do all minors receiving it automatically get a sex-change operation? Not at all. This week we welcome licensed psychologist and host of the podcast Psych Talk Dr. Jessica Rabon to give us the complete 411 on gender affirming care. Dr. Rabon talks about what gender affirming care is, what some of the biggest misconceptions about it are and why it's an important part of therapy, especially for minors who are struggling with their gender identity.